New Zealand's Definitive Design Destination

The basic Tub chair design can be traced back many centuries to the French court. The Apartmento Roma chair is a restrained interpretation of the classic version.  The chair is framed  in oak, re-inforcing the sculptural lines and available in either full or partly upholstered versions.

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This chair seems like it was made with me in mind. The adornments suit my angelic personality. The leather upholstered chair has removable and washable plastic wings - because you know you'll want to keep them sparkling white for maximum effect. Who needs the angel a top of the Christmas tree when you can have one sitting at the dinning room table?

You can order your very own Angel Chair here.

Found here whilst scouring the international furniture auctions. Designed 1969-1973 and constructed in cardboard and Masonite. Estimated sale price of $2,000- $3,000 USD.

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French designer Emmanuel Babled has released the Sunshare Chair. A chair of contrasting movement and fluidity of form, made of carrara marble. The chair's shape was created with the use of innovative computer programs.

The fantastic Out/ In Chairs by Philippe Starck that were launched earlier this year in Milan have finally arrived in New Zealand. These chairs are an excellent example of Starck's tongue and cheek approach to design. As their name suggests the Out/ In chair is suitable both outdoors and in, and to me seem like the perfect chair to add a little intrigue and mystery to an otherwise predicable cafe courtyard.

You can view the chairs now locally here.

Inspired by deep sea creatures who have "lights" on their heads that assist them in hunting down their prey, the Light Up chair is constructed in steel and resin creating an ergonomic form.

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Constructed  from 10,000 black nylon cable ties, designer Tom Price jumbles and weaves together the ties then heats the surface and presses a set-shaped form into the ball. The ties liquify as they come into contact with the heated form, the shape of the seat is set as it cools creating a contrasting texture to the remaining ties.

Typically we're not fans of red ants - unless of course they're designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The Ant Chair, a classic, was designed to be light, stable and easy to stack. Initially made with only three legs, they became so popular that this version - with four legs was also made.

Available locally from here.

Created by the recently deceased french designer Pierre Paulin as a re-interpretation of the TV Chair he designed in 1953, the Archi Chair was released in Milan earlier this year. Featuring a tubular metal frame with a sculpted foam seat - all classic elements of the design symmetry so loved by the late designer Pierre Paulin.

Ligne Roset is available locally here.

A desk and chair in one - aptly named the Solitaire Workstation. The independent desk even has storage for you laptop bag underneath the seat. Perfect for public spaces such as libraries or airports it's classic form makes it he perfect option for efficient working zones.

Launched earlier this year in Milan the Derby Chair by Zanotta is set to become a future classic. It's stunning shape presents a new ergonomic direction not common to occasional chairs. With it's exterior body upholstered in soft cowhide and interior seat available in a wide variety of fabrics and leathers, the Derby Chair is sure to impress.

Zanotta is available locally here.

Designed by Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen - these Ice chairs and armchairs, refer to the classic chairs of the past but also use the modern materials we have access to today. Suitable for indoors and out, they can be used in both residential and commercial settings. We've also just had word that they are now available in a new selection of colours.

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The Indian Cove Lodge Armchair by Ralph Lauren Home, utilises tufting and cabriole legs for its classic appeal. As part of the new Indian Cove Lodge Collection which infuses the rustic elegance of Adirondack style with couture inspiration, it looks set to stand the test of time.

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Australian design firm Derlot show us with their Lerod Collection, that adding a simple fur throw to a powder coated steel chair - can change not only its appearance, but also how one would consider using the chair within their home. We like their initiative.

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Looking like the wind has magically blown these leaves into the shape of a chair, Japanese design studio H220430's  Ivy Chair aims to remind us of the power of nature within the city. Reality and fantasy team up with this design to help celebrate nature with the white leaves adding a surrealist element.

To see more of the designers' work go here.